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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for virilization
  1. Virilization 
    Virilization is a condition in which a female develops characteristics associated with male hormones (androgens), or when ... Virilization may be caused by: Excess testosterone production Use of anabolic steroids (performance-enhancing or related to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002339.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Excessive or unwanted hair in women 
    ... Testosterone test DHEA-sulfate test Pelvic ultrasound (if virilization , or development of male characteristics, is present) CT scan or MRI (if virilization is present) 17-hydroxyprogesterone blood test ACTH stimulation ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007622.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Overproductive ovaries (image) 
    ... of menstrual periods), and changes in body shape. Virilization can occur with ovarian and adrenal tumors and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17112.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Adrenocortical carcinoma 
    ... cheeks ( moon face ) Obesity Stunted growth ( short stature ) Virilization -- the appearance of male characteristics, including increased body ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001663.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Differences of sex development 
    ... This condition is also called 46,XX with virilization. There are several possible causes: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001669.htm - Medical Encyclopedia